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You could use a mineral oil for the whole engines life and not have a problem, but using synthetic gives you more protection when you really give it to it.

Synthetic oils are too good at their job for running in, the rings would never bed.

The question you have to ask your self is, if I push my car hard is saving 30 bucks buying mineral oil for a 6 thousand dollar engine worth it.

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Synthetic oils are too good at their job for running in, the rings would never bed.

This is the bit I don't get - why is a top end mineral oil any better?

For the initial run in you pretty much want the cheapest Big W special, but after the first 1000km or so it shouldn't matter.

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This is the bit I don't get - why is a top end mineral oil any better?

For the initial run in you pretty much want the cheapest Big W special, but after the first 1000km or so it shouldn't matter.

The film strength (the amount of pressure required to force out a

film of oil from between two pieces of flat metal) of a synthetic is much higher than a mineral upto 900% higher; this is why you get a lot less long term wear. But it's also why the rings won't bed in properly, you actually want that microscoring to occur initially for a better seal with the piston bores.

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The film strength (the amount of pressure required to force out a

film of oil from between two pieces of flat metal) of a synthetic is much higher than a mineral upto 900% higher; this is why you get a lot less long term wear. But it's also why the rings won't bed in properly, you actually want that microscoring to occur initially for a better seal with the piston bores.

Cool - thanks for that - just spent lunch reading a bunch of articles - apparently the advice is right on the money.

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Hi guys,

I have done a quick search, but couldnt really find much on the topic.

What is the best way for running the XR6Ts in? With the FPV V8s, it is pretty straight forward, and there is instructions listed on the FPV website. It does not seem so clear for the Turbos. What are people's experiences / recommendations??

My XRT should be in my hot little hands next Saturday :D

Cheers Guys,

Michael

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the running in on a FPV V8 is the same for a Typhoon, so there should be no reason why you can't use this for your T. Personally I did about 1000 kays before smashing the rev limter! have fun with your new Turbo!

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